As many of our supporters would know, Animal Aid Abroad recently initiated an emergency campaign in response to a donkey crisis unfolding in Shinyanga, Tanzania. Following the closure of a donkey-skin abattoir, 5000 donkeys were abandoned and simply left to starve. Thanks to our fantastic partner group, TAHUCHA, and your exceptional generosity, there is currently enough food and water for the 5000 donkeys at both the abattoir yards and TAHUCHA's sanctuary. With AAA's assistance, the amazing TAHUCHA team have managed to reduce suffering and avert death for the majority of the donkeys.

Veterinary care continues to be provided for any donkeys with injuries, wounds, illnesses or other health issues.

Although the aim is to reunite as many animals as possible with their rightful owners, an enormous number of donkeys requiring ongoing care will remain.

The dedicated TAHUCHA team are currently working hard to expand their sanctuary, installing extra stables, fencing, water tanks and troughs. This expansion will ensure 300 of the most vulnerable donkeys - including mothers and pregnant donkeys, the injured, weak and old - can be rescued from the abattoir to live safely and comfortably at the sanctuary.

The team are presently focusing on constructing new stables ready for this large group of donkeys, who are due to be transported to the sanctuary on the 30th of January.

TAHUCHA still urgently require funding to continue providing adequate food, water and veterinary care for thousands of donkeys.

Additional donations are also needed for the expansion of TAHUCHA's sanctuary, which will ensure hundreds of abandoned donkeys have a safe ‘forever’ home.

PLEASE DONATE to our ongoing campaign to support this donkey rescue mission by clicking here and referencing DONKEY CRISIS

OR DIRECT BANK TRANSFER [within Australia] to:

BSB: 066 103

Account No: 1023 2438

Please include your name and DONKEY CRISIS

OR DIRECT BANK TRANSFER [outside of Australia] to:

Account Name: Animal Aid Abroad

Swift code: CTB AAU2S

IBAN/BSB: 066 103

Account No: 1023 2438

Bank Address: 2-18 Quentin Avenue, Claremont, WA, Australia, 6010

Please include your name and DONKEY CRISIS.

We will send you a tax-deductible receipt.

THANK YOU to EVERYONE FOR SUPPORTING THIS ONGOING RESCUE MISSION! We will keep you updated on the progress of the sanctuary expansion and ongoing care of thousands of abandoned donkeys.